Southampton in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Village of Southampton Time Capsule
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 30, 2025
1. Village of Southampton Time Capsule Marker
Time Capsule
placed beneath this site on the
100th Anniversary of the Southampton Fire Department
September 13, 1981
To be opened on the
200th anniversary of the Southampton Fire Department
September 13, 2081
Erected 1981 by Village of Southampton.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1881.
Location. 40° 52.991′ N, 72° 23.568′ W. Marker is in Southampton, New York, in Suffolk County. It can be reached from the intersection of Jobs Lane and Hill Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Jobs Ln, Southampton NY 11968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (here, next to this marker); Southampton World War II and Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southampton World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Pyrrhus Concer (about 500 feet away); Ye Towne Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1707 Meeting House
this page online
Also see . . . Southampton Fire Department History.
The Southampton Fire Department constructed its first quarters in 1881 on land rented from Dr. Hallock next to the South End School on Jobs Lane. The members of the department were alerted of emergencies by the ringing of the bell on the First Presbyterian Church.(Submitted on August 31, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 30, 2025
2. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
The time capsule is buried in front of the flagpole of the Southampton Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, next to the lamp seen in the center of this photo.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 30, 2025
3. Village of Southampton Flagpole
Separate markers are dedicated to the erection of the flagpole and the former mayor and trustees of town.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
